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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1971
Page
9
A reader shares an entertaining hack to expand counter space by using a plywood insert over an undermount sink, covered with a tablecloth and centerpiece to create a portable buffet area. Fill coffee and chill water beforehand to avoid last minute trips to the bath.
A column from The Athens Messenger shares practical home hints from readers. A safety tip inverted glass covers to ease fridge casserole removal. A crewel thread organizer uses folders and rings. a mother recalls a playful kiss request from her 3 year old.
Indira Gandhi requests a stack of U.S. best sellers for Blair House during her visit, topped by Germaine Greer's The Female Eunuch. Agnew aides faced questions about Connally or replacement rumors as Vic Gold recalls an Iran setback. Dr Thomas Rees dines with Jacqueline Onassis, sparking chatter among New York social circles.
The article reviews brown white and parboiled rice, noting brown rice has hull and bran, requires more water and time, yields three cups cooked per one cup raw, while white rice yields three cups cooked, and parboiled yields four. It outlines the 1-2-1 cooking method and flavoring tips to stretch food budgets.
Mrs. Maurel Hunkins told First Methodist Church Wesleyan Service Guild members about CORA Our Christian Commitment in Appalachia. She described Clearfork Valley Tennessee’s Model Valley Project with farming feeder pigs rabbits crafts a chair factory and a pallet factory. The program included Thanksgiving hymns meditations and a Thankful Tea pots service. Plans were made for the December 4 Christmas Bazaar and Roberta Sutton attended as a guest.
A note from Jean Weaver recalls patching an old pair of jeans with a felt pen to cover worn spots. The writer describes stitching together memory and fabric, transforming wear into a renewed look.
Helen McMillen describes a simple homemade clothesline with loops tied every 18 to 20 inches to hold blouses shells and pants. The loops keep hangers from slipping and the inventor values the knots.
Joyce Bitters bride elect of Paul Mullins The Plains honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Howard Shull 36 Briarwood Drive Attendees included her mother Mrs Richard Bitters grandmother Mrs Clint Shaw Florida and Mrs James Mullins sister Miss Jennifer Bitters and many relatives and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mumma of Dayton and Mrs. David War then of Washington visited recently with Mrs. Fannie Mumma and her daughter Ann. Refrigerated soft drink machines appeared in the 1930s.
Dear Abby advises that all mail addressed to the boss should be handed to him. A secretary who destroys or hides pornographic advertisements risks trouble and losing her job. The column also answers readers on dating, toll calls, and a husband who lies, offering cautious, practical guidance.
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